Milka Duno (born April 22, 1972 in Caracas) is a Venezuelan race car driver who currently competes in the IndyCar Series. She is best known for holding the record of highest finish for a female driver in the 24 Hours of Daytona.Milka Duno Scores Highest Finish in 45 Year History of the 24 Hours of Daytona, Retrieved Jul 31 2007

Duno is a former model and has thus attracted much attention.IRL News: Duno draws attention at Indy, Retrieved Aug 7 2007 Her racing career is unusual because of her late start; she did not start racing until she was 24[http://www.milkaduno.com/profile.html Milka Duno's Official Website], Retrieved Aug 5 2007 and her experience prior to racing was mostly academic; Duno holds master's degrees in Organizational Development, Naval Architecture, Maritime Business, and Marine Biology, and she has prior experience working as a naval engineer.Milka Duno - Thriving on Challenges, Retrieved Jul 19 2007